Five days after being acquired to boost their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees are sending Jake Bird to Triple-A.

The New York Yankees have sent one of their trade deadline additions to the minors. Right-hander Jake Bird, who came over from the Colorado Rockies prior to last Thursday's deadline, was optioned to Triple-A,

In their Yankees debuts, David Bednar and Jake Bird were among the many culprits in a mind-numbing 13-12 loss to the Marlins at loanDepot park.